The scapular/parascapular flap in reconstruction of distal lower extremity soft tissue defects over the Achilles tendon

Reconstruction of soft tissue defects of

Reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the Achilles tendon with rotation flaps, pedicled propeller flaps and free perforator flaps

✍ Rafael G. Jakubietz; Danni F. Jakubietz; Joerg G. Gruenert; Karsten Schmidt; Rai 📂 Article 📅 2010 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 283 KB 👁 1 views

## Abstract __Introduction.__ Soft tissue defects exposing the Achilles tendon are challenging. Local perforator flaps represent a valuable option gaining increasing popularity. Despite preoperative planning an adequate perforator cannot always be found intraoperatively. The free peroneal artery pe